Microsoft Word: Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Find and Replace Text

While you’re in a large Word document, you can easily find text by hitting [Ctrl][F]. Then type the word or phrase you’re looking for in the navigation pane.

If you want to find and replace text in a Word document, use the key combo [Ctrl][H]. The Find and Replace screen comes up. Type in the word(s) you’re looking for and what to replace it with. Click Replace All.

Word will go through and replace the text. When complete, it will displays the following message letting you know the task is complete. Click OK.

Use the [Ctrl][F] keyboard shortcut to find the text that was replaced. Looks good!